Falkirk residents invited to join NHS Forth Valley health board
Falkirk residents are being invited to join the board of NHS Forth Valley, after an announcement by the Scottish Government.
Angela Constance, Scotland's Cabinet Secretary for Health and Care, has announced plans to recruit three new members to the board of NHS Forth Valley. The appointed trio will help shape how healthcare is delivered across the area, and support the board in maintaining safe, effective services.
Non-executive board members will work closely with NHS Forth Valley's senior leadership team and staff, and play a key role in setting the Board's strategic direction.
Additional duties include monitoring and reviewing performance, managing and overseeing risk, creating the right culture and, as Board ambassadors, engaging with staff, partner organisations and other key stakeholders.
Neena Mahal, Chair of NHS Forth Valley, said: “This is an important opportunity to join the Board at a time of significant change for healthcare and wider public services across Scotland as the Programme for Government sets out plans to replace the current 14 territorial Health Boards with two new Strategic Health Boards.
“Non-Executive Board members will therefore be able to help shape future plans during the transition period, while ensuring NHS Forth Valley maintains its focus on delivering and improving services for our local communities.”
An online information session on Wednesday, October 7, from 6pm to 7.15pm, will give attendees the chance to learn about the role, speak to existing Board members and ask questions. It will be hosted by NHS Forth Valley's chair and chief executive.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday, October 20.
To register for the session or request an application pack, visit the NHS Forth Valley website.